Japan to increase MSDF Port calls to Pacific Island nations, Seeking stronger presence in region
The Japanese Government plans to increase the number of port calls by Maritime Self-Defence Force(MSDF) vessels to Pacific Island nations, according to a draft...
Japan to help Pacific Islands build Infrastructure; Marshall Islands to get ¥5 billion to rebuild Airport Terminal
The Japanese government plans to announce a wide range of support measures to Pacific Island countries based on their needs to coincide with the...
Japan to provide fisheries research vessels to four Pacific Island nations; Treated water concerns to be dispelled
The government plans to provide one fisheries research vessel free of charge to each of the four Pacific Island nations of Marshall Islands, Micronesia,...
Japan, Pacific islands to oppose status quo changes amid China clout
Japan and Pacific Island nations are set to express their strong opposition to any unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force or...
Pacific peace in focus as Australian PM meets island counterpart
Pacific peace and security has emerged as a top priority for Australia and Tuvalu as the nations' prime ministers held geopolitical discussions.
Anthony Albanese met...
President Xi Jinping: Vanuatu is China’s good friend, partner in Pacific Islands region
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that Vanuatu is a good friend and partner of China in the Pacific Islands region during a...
Solomon Islands and China are strengthening ties in a worrying move for U.S and its Pacific allies
The new Solomon Islands prime minister is in China for a visit as Beijing and the strategic Pacific archipelago strengthen their ties.
Prime Minister Jeremiah...
Spain makes Manu Samoa work for 34-30 win
Manu Samoa beat a spirited Spain 34-30 in rainy and muddy conditions at Apia Park on Saturday.
Spain made Manu Samoa work for the win...
Italy wins on its first visit to Tonga to end drought in Pacific islands
Italy finally won a rugby test in the South Pacific islands when it beat Tonga 36-14 on its first visit to Nuku’alofa on Friday.
The...
Pacific’s first Banking Forum ends, outcomes to Economic Ministers
Commitments to keep the Pacific connected to global banking systems will shape next steps from the inaugural Pacific Banking Forum in Brisbane this week.
The...
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Fiji backs UN call to end U.S embargo on Cuba, citing Charter and humanitarian...
Fiji has defended its vote in favour of ending the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, saying its position is grounded...
El Niño makes its presence felt across the Pacific; countries share impacts at PICOF-19
The current ‘super El Niño’ that has been established in the Pacific is making its presence known, and felt, across the region.
Countries attending the...
GCF invests US$15m in Pacific climate businesses fund
A US$15 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) investment will help establish a US$60 million fund to finance locally owned businesses protecting reefs and strengthening...